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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of kid is Nick, according to the book?
(a) Really smart.
(b) Really bad.
(c) He is not any of these.
(d) Really good.

2. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?
(a) They are busy talking and lose track of time.
(b) They have a school newspaper meeting.
(c) Mrs. Granger keeps them after school.
(d) They have a soccer game.

3. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?
(a) The introduction to his dictionary is missing.
(b) He does not realize it is there until he has already written his report.
(c) It does not have any useful information.
(d) It is above his reading level.

4. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?
(a) Making up the word "frindle."
(b) Asking a question about who decides what words mean.
(c) Reading from his dictionary's introduction.
(d) Inviting the class to make up their own words.

5. What state does Nick live in?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nick's older brother's name?

2. What does Mrs. Granger say about the dictionary?

3. What is Nick's last name?

4. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?

5. What kind of bird does Nick learn to do an impression of?

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